A visit to Barranquilla would feel incomplete without a visit to its social and cultural epicenter, Plaza San Nicolas--home to a magnificent church and a bustling market. The square and church underwent a comprehensive restoration from 2009 to 2011, breathing new life and color into the area. Marvel at the 18th-century church's ornate red and white facade, flanked by two towers. The market that takes place here is huge, vibrant, and full of affordable snacks and goods. Take a camera along to capture the renewed splendor of this plaza. To visit Plaza San Nicolas on your trip to Barranquilla, use our Barranquilla holiday planner.
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Plaza San Nicolas reviews
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Honestly, one of the dirtiest and unkept city squares I’ve ever visited. It is rather disturbing that the city council of Barranquilla allows something like this to even happen. Do not go! more »
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This can be a refuge from all the activity on Paseo Bolivar at the back of the church... but most days just a large, sunny and empty plaza with stores lining the sides. more »
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San Nicolas is a very beautiful church and the surrounding markets have many things to sell.
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